CVE-2024-49901: drm/msm/adreno: Assign msm_gpu->pdev earlier to avoid nullptrs
drm/msm/adreno: Assign msmgpu->pdev earlier to avoid nullptrs
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-49901?
CVE-2024-49901 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49901?
To fix CVE-2024-49901, update the Linux kernel to version 6.6.55 or later.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49901?
CVE-2024-49901 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.55, and versions between 6.7 and 6.10.14, and between 6.11 and 6.11.3.
What components are affected by CVE-2024-49901?
CVE-2024-49901 impacts the DRM subsystem within the Linux kernel, particularly related to the Adreno GPUs.
What specific issue does CVE-2024-49901 resolve?
CVE-2024-49901 resolves a nullptr dereference that could occur when speedbin setting fails in the Adreno GPU driver.